01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-10 | 6 | 2025-12-10 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-04 | 17 | 2024-12-04 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-11-22 | 4 | 2023-11-22 | 1 |
CMS CCN 2255462026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Merrimack Valley
80 Boston Road · Billerica, MA 01862 · Middlesex County
Certified beds124CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
28 rows in the current release
4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-04-23 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18 · complaint2025-12-10 · HEALTHF0698Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-262025-12-10 · HEALTHF0760Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-262025-12-10 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-262025-12-10 · HEALTHF0808Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-262025-08-14 · HEALTHF0552Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-05 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0600Severity H · pattern of actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0655Severity G · isolated actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022024-12-04 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022024-12-04 · HEALTHF0686Severity H · pattern of actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0694Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022024-12-04 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022024-12-04 · HEALTHF0726Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022024-12-04 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022024-12-04 · HEALTHF0835Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0837Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0838Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0840Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0841Severity H · pattern of actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022024-12-04 · HEALTHF0865Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-02 · complaint2024-12-04 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-022023-11-22 · FIREE0041Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-1503 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-04 | Fine | $161,920 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2015
- FAUSTIN, MOSELINEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/22/2023
- JANIAK, ANDREAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2022
- LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/1999
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2015
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2015
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2015
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2015
- FAUSTIN, MOSELINEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/22/2023
- FINKEL, NOAHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2021
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
- JANIAK, ANDREAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2022
- LAY, LISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- LONG, ZOFIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/1999
- PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2015
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2015
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.09per resident day
RN hours0.71per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.59per resident day
Staff turnover38.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Massachusetts ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.